HOUSTON — Poised and ready to hit the field for the 2013 season, Houston Baseball invites fans, free of charge, to its annual ‘Fan Appreciation Day’ and Alumni Game, slated for 1 p.m. Saturday, February 2 at Cougar Field.

Former Houston standouts will make their way to Cougar Field in preparation for the Alumni Game, which featured over 54 players, including names like Brad Lincoln, Doug Drabek, Scott Sheldon, Jesse Crain and many more a year ago.

The contest will pit the 2013 Cougars vs. a roster of former Houston standouts. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to watch batting practice and sign up for prizes.

INFORMATION FOR BASEBALL ALUMNI Alumni looking to attend this annual event are asked to contact Traci Cauley (tcauley@central.uh.edu or 713-743-9396) by Friday, January 25.

Registration will begin Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and batting practice will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 2.

A former players’ reunion is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1. The time and location of the reunion will be released in the coming weeks.

FAN APPRECIATION DAY February 2 will not only serve as the 2013 Alumni Game, but as Fan Appreciation Day as well.

Free Admission to all fans

Wear Red!

2013 Schedule posters and schedule cards distributed

Chance to win great prizes throughout the game

Pregame kids can participate in ‘Anthem Buddies’

Postgame kids can participate by running the bases

Autograph session at the conclusion of the event

UP NEXT Houston Baseball opens its 2013 season officially at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 by hosting Northeastern University in a three-game series (Feb. 15-17) at Cougar Field. For more of the latest news and highlights, visit www.UHCougars.com.

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